Sec. 1.5. (a) As used in this chapter, "confidential information" includes:
(1) personally identifying information;
(2) descriptions of physical appearance;
(3) the case file; and
(4) the case history;
of a person who seeks, receives, or has received services from a victim advocate.
(b) The term does not include:
(1) information disclosed to a victim service provider or a victim advocate if the victim:
(A) files criminal charges;
(B) institutes a civil lawsuit; or
(C) reports allegations of criminal conduct to a law enforcement agency;
against the victim service provider or victim advocate; and
(2) alleged child abuse or neglect that is required to be reported under IC 31-33.
As added by P.L.104-2008, SEC.8.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure
Chapter 6. Privileged Communications and Victim Counseling
35-37-6-1. "Confidential Communication"
35-37-6-1.5. "Confidential Information"
35-37-6-2.5. "Personally Identifying Information"
35-37-6-2.7. "Student Advocate Office"
35-37-6-3.5. "Victim Advocate"
35-37-6-5. "Victim Service Provider"
35-37-6-7. Application of Chapter
35-37-6-8. Duty of Victim Advocate to Report
35-37-6-9. Confidential Communications; Compelling Testimony; Records; Temporary Emergency Shelters
35-37-6-10. Waiver by Victim of Protections of Chapter
35-37-6-13. Authorization of Release of Confidential Information
35-37-6-14. Prosecuting Attorney Duty to Disclose; Victim Preserves Confidentiality
35-37-6-15. Partial Disclosure